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Capri vs Front Entry: Walk-In Tub Comparison

The Ella Capri and the Ella Front Entry side by side, using the actual dimensions from the spec sheets and technical drawings rather than nominal sizes. The profiles cover therapy packages, videos and installation notes for each tub.

Ella's Bubbles Capri walk-in tub
Capri30" x 52" x 40"
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Ella's Bubbles Front Entry walk-in tub
Front Entry32" x 40" x 40"
Ella's Bubbles Capri walk-in tubCapri
Ella's Bubbles Front Entry walk-in tubFront Entry
Door styleU-shape outward-swing doorU-shape outward-swing door
Door swingOutwardOutward
SeatsOne batherOne bather
Actual size (W x L x H)30" x 52" x 40"32" x 40" x 40"
Seat20" x 14 1/2 in.25" x 13 1/2 in.
Interior length43 3/4 in.34 3/4 in.
Seat to overflow (soaking depth)17 1/4 in.18 1/4 in.
Seat to footwell17 in.16 in.
Footwell17 W by 15 L19 W by 13 L
Net weight215 lb200 lb
Shipping weight365 lb280 lb
Crate size (W x L x H)33" x 55" x 50"35" x 43" x 43"
Water to overflow, unoccupied85 gal70 gal
Water with a bather (typical)45-65 gal25-55 gal

What is different

  • The Front Entry is 2 in. wider than the Capri (32 in. vs 30 in.).
  • The Capri is 12 in. longer than the Front Entry (52 in. vs 40 in.).
  • Both are 40 in. tall.
  • They share the same door design: u-shape outward-swing door.
  • To the overflow, the Capri holds about 85 gallons and the Front Entry about 70, which matters for water heater sizing.
  • Net weights are 215 lb (Capri) and 200 lb (Front Entry).

Common questions

Which is bigger, the Capri or the Front Entry?
The Capri has the larger footprint at 30" x 52" x 40", against 32" x 40" x 40" for the Front Entry.
Do the Capri and the Front Entry have the same door?
Yes. Both use the u-shape outward-swing door, so the same operation, seal and latch guides apply to either tub.
How much water do the Capri and the Front Entry hold?
To the overflow when empty, the Capri holds about 85 gallons and the Front Entry about 70 gallons; with a bather the typical ranges are 45-65 and 25-55 gallons. Size your water heater to the larger figure.

Read the full profiles

Ella's Bubbles Capri walk-in tubCapri profileU-shape outward-swing doorElla's Bubbles Front Entry walk-in tubFront Entry profileU-shape outward-swing door

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